okay its been two hours and tumblr is still refusing to upload the 60 second 720p time lapse so in lieu of that please imagine this bird being painted before your very eyes
this month's BirdWhisperer is a Brown Shrike, a little guy that probably eats his meals in a totally normal way (reference photo by Vinson Tan)
the himalayan shortwing is a member of the old world flycatcher family found from the himalayas to southern china. males are a deep blue with pronounced white ‘eyebrows’, while females are a soft golden yellow-brown with present but less notable white eyebrows. they are shy, reclusive birds that are often found in dark, brushy habitat. they feed primarily on berries, larvae and small insects, seeds and sprouts.
this is the best album release of all time because where else are you going to get unironic takes like this and then even get a few hundred people to agree with it
buying moldable silicone earplugs has been a LIFESAVER for me since i have underdeveloped ear canals that cannot physically fit in-ear plugs AND neighbours who have relationship problems and like to reserve the shouting and throwing things part for the lord's hours of 11pm to 2:30am